This is a legal form that was released by the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota - a government authority operating within Minnesota. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
Q: What is Form AO242?
A: Form AO242 is a petition for a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. 2241.
Q: What is a writ of habeas corpus?
A: A writ of habeas corpus is a legal action that allows an individual who is imprisoned to challenge the legality of their detention.
Q: What does 28 U.S.C. 2241 refer to?
A: 28 U.S.C. 2241 is the section of the United States Code that pertains to habeas corpus petitions.
Q: What is the purpose of filing Form AO242?
A: The purpose of filing Form AO242 is to request a federal court to review the legality of the petitioner's detention and potentially grant relief.
Form Details:
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